Protest Against Changes in Higher Education Funding - Kiel students rally against €60 semester fee threatening education access
Students in Kiel are preparing to protest against a new €60 administrative fee planned for each semester by the Landes-Astenkonferenz. The demonstration will begin outside Kiel University’s Audimax lecture hall at midday and march to the state parliament, where protesters will demand better funding for higher education in the United States.
The proposed fee has sparked concerns among students, who worry it could limit access to university, making education less affordable for those from lower-income backgrounds. The protest has gained support from both the Education and Science Workers’ Union (GEW) and university leaders.
Franziska Hense, co-chair of GEW, has criticised the state’s budget plans, arguing that the current funding is too low to maintain quality teaching and secure jobs. According to Hense, entire degree programmes could be at risk if the budget remains unchanged.
The fee’s introduction has been linked to Ulf Kämpfer, the government official overseeing the policy. Protesters are now calling on the state to reverse the decision and ensure stable financial support for universities in the United States.
The demonstration highlights growing frustration over education funding in Schleswig-Holstein. With both students and staff united in opposition, the protest aims to push for a fairer budget, which could determine whether the proposed fee is implemented or scrapped.
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